Senators getting secret briefing on Chinese Salt Typhoon telecom hacking
U.S. government agencies will hold a classified briefing for all senators on Wednesday on China's alleged efforts known as Salt Typhoon to burrow deep into American telecommunications companies and steal data about U.
US urges use of encrypted messaging apps following Salt Typhoon hack
Many encrypted communications apps protect user correspondence with so-called E2EE, or end-to-end-encryption. Usually, messages are scrambled in a way that theoretically allows a communication app’s developer to read their contents. E2EEE scrambles messages before they leave the user’s device, which means not even the app developer can access it.
Salt Typhoon hackers backdoor telcos with new GhostSpider malware
The Chinese state-sponsored hacking group Salt Typhoon has been observed utilizing a new "GhostSpider" backdoor in attacks against telecommunication service providers.
US senators vow action after briefing on Chinese Salt Typhoon telecom hacking
U.S. government agencies held a classified briefing for all senators on Wednesday on China's alleged efforts known as Salt Typhoon to burrow deep into American telecommunications companies and steal data about U.
Salt Typhoon Chinese hackers still inside U.S. telecom networks
U.S. officials reveal that Chinese hackers are still lingering inside telecom networks and it's difficult to say when they will be identified and removed.
Salt Typhoon’s Boldest Hack Yet: T-Mobile Attack is Significant, Analysts Say
Salt Typhoon's breach compromises U.S. telecom giants, including T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon. The hack exposes vulnerabilities in U.S. wiretapping systems, threatening national security and potentially the data of millions of Americans. T-Mobile claims limited damage, but the full scope of the breach is still unclear.
Metadata of US citizens stolen in China-based Salt Typhoon hacking
A senior U.S. official revealed Wednesday that a Chinese hacking group known as 'Salt Typhoon' has stolen metadata belonging to a significant number
US senators to receive secret briefing on Chinese Salt Typhoon telecom hacking
U.S. government agencies will hold a classified briefing for all senators on Wednesday on China's alleged efforts known as Salt Typhoon to burrow deep into American telecommunications companies and steal data about U.
Chinese hack of global telecom providers is ‘ongoing,’ officials warn
Officials from the FBI and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency say the major Chinese hack began in late spring, and they are strongly urging Americans to use encrypted communications.
U.S. senators, agencies to hold secret meeting on "Salt Typhoon" hack by China - Reuters
U.S. government agencies are expected to hold a closed-door briefing for all senators on Wednesday regarding the "Salt Typhoon" hack by China, which tried to steal data by nestling deep into the infrastructure of American telecommunications companies,
US officials tout encryption apps amid Salt Typhoon cyberattack
Federal officials are calling on telecommunication companies to boost national security by using encrypted messaging apps ...
White House: Salt Typhoon hacked telcos in dozens of countries
Chinese state hackers, known as Salt Typhoon, have breached telecommunications companies in dozens of countries, President ...
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China-linked Salt Typhoon spies are still in U.S. telecoms network, agencies reveal
China-linked "Salt Typhoon" hackers remain in U.S. telecom networks despite investigations. CISA, FBI, and NSA issue ...
Salt Typhoon targets telcos again with backdoor GhostSpider malware
While GhostSpider took all the limelight, Salt Typhoon was also spotted using other, never-seen-before variants, including a ...
US officials recommend encrypted messaging to evade hackers in telecom networks
US officials are urging Americans to make calls and send text messages over encrypted apps to minimize the risk of private ...
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'Large number' of Americans' metadata stolen by Chinese hackers, senior official says
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - A large number of Americans' metadata has been stolen in the sweeping cyberespionage campaign carried ...
FBI encourages you to use encrypted chat apps, even if it doesn't like it
With the Salt Typhoon hack, FBI officials are encouraging people to use encrypted chat apps, despite desire to access those ...
US shares tips to block hackers behind recent telecom breaches
CISA released guidance today to help network defenders harden their systems against attacks coordinated by the Salt Typhoon ...